Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 345 Okongwu v Dewitt
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Dewitt throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Okongwu blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Dewitt rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Okongwu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okongwu's gas tank.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action. #BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewitt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dewitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch position.
Dewitt connects with a body shot.
Okongwu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okongwu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dewitt.#T1#
Dewitt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dewitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Okongwu misses.
We've been informed that Dewitt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dewitt misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Dewitt clinches.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Dewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Okongwu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu lands the left hand.
Dewitt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Dewitt has Okongwu up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#T3#
Okongwu tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt lands a shot to the body.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dewitt.
Dewitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
Dewitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okongwu's defenses. #CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Dewitt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt stalling the fight.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Okongwu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okongwu's gas tank.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt cracks Okongwu with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dewitt.
Dewitt gets through Okongwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards. #ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dewitt presses Okongwu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Okongwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt is working Okongwu over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dewitt moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu seems to have got his legs back now.
Dewitt scores with a jab to the body.
Dewitt thumps Okongwu with a low kick.
Dewitt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dewitt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okongwu avoids the head kick by Dewitt.
A nice leg kick from Dewitt, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt feints and then cracks Okongwu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okongwu down. #CL2#
Okongwu gets tackled into the cage by Dewitt. Dewitt maintains the clinch.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Good body shot from Dewitt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Dewitt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okongwu's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu takes an elbow to the temple.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Mauro Okongwu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Okongwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
A short left from Dewitt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewitt scores with a shoulder strike.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mauro Okongwu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howie Dewitt!
A very excited looking Howie Dewitt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 332 Zahedi vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Okongwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okongwu lands a front kick.
Zahedi throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zahedi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zahedi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Zahedi counters with a quick kick to the body but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zahedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
It appears Zahedi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Zahedi didn't see that one coming.
Zahedi swats away the attempt to clinch by Okongwu.
Zahedi throws a big counter combination but Okongwu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zahedi misses with a looping right.
Zahedi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okongwu can pounce on him.
Okongwu defending well as Zahedi loads up on a big left hand.
Zahedi throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Okongwu lands the left hand.
Zahedi looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
Zahedi is looking to clinch but Okongwu is avoiding it.
Okongwu tries a quick counter leg kick but Zahedi is wise to it.
Okongwu sizes up Zahedi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zahedi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zahedi misses with a right hand
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahedi connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#T3#
Zahedi missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okongwu tries a quick counter leg kick but Zahedi is wise to it.#KD#
Zahedi lands a big uppercut and Okongwu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okongwu looks OK. Zahedi waves Okongwu back to his feet!
Zahedi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zahedi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zahedi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Zahedi counters with a crisp right that sends Okongwu to the canvas! Zahedi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Danyaal Zahedi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 327 Kuomanen vs Oliva
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler just leaning against Okongwu, taking a breather.
Tyler scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Tyler works on Okongwu's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyler.
Okongwu works on Tyler's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyler blocking some punches.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyler looks winded!
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Tyler blocks it.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Tyler avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Tyler blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Tyler tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyler or not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu digs a right hand into Tyler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyler's gas tank. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Okongwu.
A right hook to the body lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
Okongwu digs a right hand underneath Tyler's ribcage. Tyler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okongwu digs a right hand into Tyler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyler's gas tank.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okongwu.
Tyler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Tyler blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands. #T2#
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyler misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyler's elbow.
Tyler takes a shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
Tyler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Tyler controls the action.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler struggles to land a body shot inside as Okongwu controls his hands.
Okongwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyler blocking some punches. #T3#
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu is working Tyler over against the cage.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head. #ROC#Tyler is rocked!
Okongwu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tyler's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tyler drops to his knees and Okongwu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
An out of breath Mauro Okongwu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 317 Temidare vs Zahedi
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Okongwu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Lovanov moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
Lovanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okongwu wants to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okongwu tries to clinch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov misses the jab.
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
Okongwu slips under a jab from Lovanov.#T1#
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okongwu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lovanov needs to keep his hands up - Okongwu had a free shot at his head there.
Lovanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu wants to clinch up but Lovanov keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Lovanov. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Lovanov with that takedown attempt.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Lovanov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov digs a good hook to Okongwu's body.
Lovanov misses with a body kick.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Lovanov throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Okongwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lovanov with a body shot.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okongwu sprawls well. Okongwu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lovanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov misses with a straight left.
Okongwu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.#T3#
Okongwu misses with a straight right.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu connects with a solid leg kick.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lovanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Okongwu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lovanov throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovanov swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okongwu lands a jab to Lovanov's midsection.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.#CL2#
Okongwu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okongwu is leaning against Lovanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lovanov is breathing heavily.
Lovanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lovanov tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lovanov.
Lovanov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Lovanov misses with some punches.
Lovanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Okongwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lovanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Lovanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okongwu throws out the jab.
Okongwu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Lovanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses the jab.
Lovanov misses with a takedown attempt - Okongwu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Lovanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lovanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lovanov fails to land.
Lovanov lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Lovanov misses with a body punch.
Lovanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
Lovanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lovanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lovanov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu tries to work over Lovanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov lands a left hand.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovanov or not.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
A short left from Okongwu.
A head punch on the inside from Lovanov fails to land.
Okongwu pushes Lovanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu pushes Lovanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okongwu gets through Lovanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Okongwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovanovs head. #ROC2#Lovanov is rocked!
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Oh Lovanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okongwu gets through Lovanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu pushes Lovanov against the cage. Okongwu is working some dirty boxing. Okongwu pushes off with a quick right hook! Lovanov goes down! Lovanov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Okongwu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 305 Temidare vs Okongwu 2
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Okongwu tries to move into range but Temidare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Temidare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temidare misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
Okongwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temidare with a body shot.
Temidare thows a leg kick but Okongwu checks it
and Okongwu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Temidare.
Temidare scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temidare at a distance.
Temidare swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Temidare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Temidare lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Okongwu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Okongwu as he checks the leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Temidare counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Temidare looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
And Okongwu responds with a good body kick, but Temidare manages to step out the way in time.
Okongwu throws a wild body kick that Temidare sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temidare. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Temidare lands a big uppercut and Okongwu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okongwu looks OK. Temidare waves Okongwu back to his feet!#ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Temidare throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temidare cracks Okongwu with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Okongwu tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Temidare pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Okongwu is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare retains his heavyweight title!
Adeboye Temidare tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okongwu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kersikov eats them both and turns towards Okongwu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Okongwu scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Okongwu moves away and avoids it.
Okongwu throws a big counter head kick but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Okongwu misses with a kick to the body.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Kersikov throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Okongwu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Okongwu blocks it.#CL2#
Okongwu instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kersikov lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Okongwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action. #T4#
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Kersikov. #BC#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Okongwu gets a clinch.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Okongwu checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Okongwu tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Okongwu lands with a right hand.
Okongwu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okongwu thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okongwu is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Okongwu throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Okongwu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okongwu.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Okongwu.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#The cut above Mauro Okongwu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okongwu just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okongwu misses with a hook.
Kersikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Okongwu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okongwu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Okongwu!
Our winner, Mauro Okongwu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Walton moves into range and clinches up with Okongwu.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walton's elbow.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton tries to pull guard but Okongwu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walton prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walton digs a right hand underneath Okongwu's ribcage. Okongwu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walton.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Walton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walton is leaning against Okongwu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Walton lands a knee to the body.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Walton controls his hands.
Walton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Walton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okongwu up against the cage.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walton presses Okongwu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Walton lands a nice shot to the body.
Walton is trying to pull guard but Okongwu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Boy Walton.
Walton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okongwu smiles and moves away.
John Boy Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Walton.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Walton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Walton.
Okongwu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Walton is looking to clinch.
Okongwu scores with a spinning back kick!
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Walton thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Walton is looking to clinch but Okongwu is avoiding it.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walton digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Nice defenses there by Okongwu.
Okongwu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walton scores with a hook to the body. Okongwu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Walton. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Walton. Beautiful body shot.
Walton ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Okongwu out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Boy Walton!
John Boy Walton is the new heavyweight champion!
John Boy Walton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This win was for my best good friend. Mr. Pickles!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Okongwu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Jab by Spong.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okongwu swivels and escapes.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Spong.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Spong misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Spong misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with an inside leg kick.
Okongwu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong scores with a jab. Okongwu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okongwu - that will leave a mark!
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong looks winded!
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Okongwu. No joy for Spong on that attempt.
Okongwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okongwu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Okongwu lands a head shot.
Spong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Okongwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Okongwu is out of range.
Okongwu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Okongwu as Spong shoots in.
Okongwu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spong misses with a takedown
and Okongwu counters with a left to the body.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Okongwu counters with a nice right hand that sends Spong toppling to the canvas! Spong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okongwu finish him?!
Okongwu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Spong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Okongwu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Spong's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mauro Okongwu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Zhdanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okongwu. That did some damage!
Zhdanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#CL2#
Zhdanov pushes Okongwu up against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okongwu as Zhdanov tries to tie him up.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Zhdanov stalling against the cage.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okongwu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhdanov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okongwu tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov is working Okongwu over against the cage.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Zhdanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zhdanov cracks Okongwu with a nice body shot.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okongwu or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhdanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okongwu's brow.
We've been informed that Zhdanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhdanov lands an elbow that stopped Okongwu in his tracks for a moment.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhdanov pushes Okongwu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhdanov slows down the pace here.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Zhdanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Okongwu avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okongwus head. #CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhdanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okongwu's brow.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Zhdanov prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Zhdanov controls the action.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhdanov or not.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov.
Okongwu blocks the elbow strike.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zhdanov obliges.
Okongwu dodges an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhdanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Zhdanov - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Zhdanov blocks it.
Okongwu pushes Zhdanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhdanov.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov working aggressively here.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Okongwu controls his hands.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
Okongwu presses Zhdanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zhdanov darts in trying to clinch
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick but Okongwu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhdanov wants to clinch
and Okongwu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhdanov thinking.
Zhdanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhdanov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Okongwu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhdanov misses with a body kick.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zhdanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhdanov misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhdanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhdanov misses with a left hand
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okongwu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zhdanov darts in trying to clinch
and Okongwu counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhdanov misses the body punch
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhdanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhdanov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okongwu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okongwu blocks a leg kick.
Okongwu is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Okongwu checks it
and Okongwu counters with a big right hand! Oh Zhdanov is in trouble here! Okongwu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mauro Okongwu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Temidare drives through and clinches with Okongwu against the cage.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Temidare controls his hands.
Temidare prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Temidare blocks it.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temidare tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Temidare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Temidare controls his hands.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Temidare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
We've been informed that Temidare has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Temidare working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu tries to work over Temidare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Temidare controls his hands.
Okongwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temidare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Temidare.
Temidare blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Temidare lands an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temidare landing knees to the head.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Temidare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Temidare controls his hands.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu tries to work over Temidare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Temidare throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Temidare trying to land knees to the body.
Temidare misses with a body punch. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch.
Temidare misses with a right hand
and Okongwu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Temidare really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Okongwu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Temidare's head.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Temidare controls his hands.
Temidare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu works on Temidare's body with a couple of short punches.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Temidare's head.
Okongwu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Temidare blocks an uppercut.
Temidare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Temidare throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Temidare looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Okongwu.
A right handed body shot lands from Okongwu.
Okongwu pushes Temidare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Temidare takes a shot to the head.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Temidare avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Temidare.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temidare backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Temidare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Temidare avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Temidare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Temidare avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okongwu blocks it with crossed arms.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Temidares head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temidare.
Okongwu dodges an elbow strike from Temidare.
Okongwu tries to work over Temidare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okongwu with a hook.
Okongwu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okongwu takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare throws a head kick that misses.
Temidare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
A big right from Temidare misses.
Temidare throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Okongwu keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Okongwu. #CL2#
Temidare clinches with his opponent.
Okongwu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Okongwu lands.
Temidare uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Temidare scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Temidare closes the distance and pushes Okongwu back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Temidare is breathing heavily.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Temidare scores with a knee to the head.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okongwu avoids it.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Temidare.
Temidare blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Temidare blocks an uppercut.
Mauro Okongwu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Temidare obliges.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temidare can do to turn this around?
Okongwu is leaning against Temidare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu presses Temidare against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Temidare blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temidare blocking some punches.
Okongwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okongwu is leaning against Temidare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.#T3#
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Temidare avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Good body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Temidare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temidare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Temidare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Temidare misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Temidares head.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Temidare avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu pushes Temidare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okongwu works on Temidare's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Okongwu pushes Temidare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu lands a shot to the body.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Temidare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okongwu lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Temidare chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okongwu can pounce on him.
Okongwu scores with a decent looking hook.
Okongwu scoring well with a low kick there.
Mauro Okongwu is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Okongwu has knocked Temidare down with a huge combo! Okongwu steps away and waves a wobbly Temidare back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temidare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temidare misses with a looping right.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Temidare.
A head kick by Temidare misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Temidare's knee momentarily.
Okongwu misses with a kick to the body.
Temidare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Temidare misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Temidare throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Okongwu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Temidare, pushing him back against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okongwu digs a right hand underneath Temidare's ribcage. Temidare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Okongwu - that landed with a thud.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Temidare or not.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Temidare avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temidare prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Temidare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okongwu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu scores with a shoulder strike.
Okongwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Temidare is rocked!
Okongwu gets through Temidare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Temidare is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu digs a right hand underneath Temidare's ribcage. Temidare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Temidare! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Okongwu is unloading with more strikes now! Temidare drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Cole throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Cole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cole.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a good low kick that Cole was not able to check.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a thumping low kick.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Okongwu.#CUT#It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Okongwu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okongwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Okongwu wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Okongwu keeps Cole at a distance using the push kick.
Okongwu misses with a jab to the body
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okongwu misses with a head kick.
Cole lands with a cross.
Cole works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Okongwu backs away looking to recover.
Cole swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up White Cole's cut even more.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Jab, jab by Okongwu - just one landing.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okongwu has time to react.
Okongwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above White Cole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Okongwu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Cole defending well as Okongwu loads up on a big left hand.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Okongwu.
Cole misses with a hook #KD#
and Okongwu counters with a nice right hand that sends Cole toppling to the canvas! Cole scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okongwu finish him?!#ROC#Cole is rocked!#CUT#White Cole's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at White Cole's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 237 Bonaparte vs Okongwu
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick
and Okongwu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bonaparte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOkongwu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bonaparte. Okongwu shrugs it off though.
Bonaparte misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bonaparte is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses its target.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
As Bonaparte backs off Okongwu throws a huge counter combo but Bonaparte manages to avoid it all.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte throws a lazy body kick
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu. #T1##CL2#
Okongwu pushes Bonaparte up against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Bonaparte. #BC#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okongwu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bonaparte stuns Okongwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonaparte is looking to wear down Okongwu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte lands a body shot.
Okongwu is looking to clinch but Bonaparte is avoiding it.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonaparte throws out the jab.
Okongwu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonaparte lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Bonaparte's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okongwu walks into a straight right hand from Bonaparte.
Okongwu wants to clinch.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Bonaparte misses with a body punch
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
Bonaparte jabs Okongwu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonaparte.
Nice uppercut there from Bonaparte.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Donk. Bonaparte catches Okongwu right on the button with a cross.
Bonaparte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonaparte.
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte cracks Okongwu with an open hand slap.
Bonaparte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses
and Okongwu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonaparte misses with a looping right.
Bonaparte misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bonaparte misses the body punch
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonaparte misses the body punch
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonaparte lands a nice hook to Okongwu's body. Okongwu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bonaparte - that will leave a mark!
Maximilian Bonaparte is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick that knocks Okongwu off balance momentarily.
A jab from Bonaparte misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okongwu! But no joy.#T1#
Bonaparte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonaparte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses its target.
Bonaparte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonaparte connects with a body shot that sends Okongwu's belly button to the back.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
A shot to the body from Bonaparte misses
and Okongwu counters with an outside leg kick.
Bonaparte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bonaparte lands a two punch combo.
Bonaparte misses with a two punch combination.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Okongwu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonaparte cracks Okongwu with a good jab.
Bonaparte scores with a head kick.
Bonaparte sizes up Okongwu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonaparte throws a front kick aimed at Okongwu's knee but Okongwu avoids it well.
Bonaparte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okongwu can do to turn this around?
Bonaparte throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Bonaparte throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okongwu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick
and Okongwu counters with an inside leg kick.
Bonaparte misses the body punch
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Okongwu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonaparte swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Okongwu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bonaparte! Okongwu lets Bonaparte back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonaparte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bonaparte scores with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okongwu.
Bonaparte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Okongwu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
A little jabbing left from Okongwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximilian Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Okongwu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonaparte. Bonaparte obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonaparte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a low kick, right behind Bonaparte 's knee.
Bonaparte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Bonaparte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okongwu under the eye.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okongwu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu checks a low kick from Bonaparte.
Okongwu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bonaparte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Okongwu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Bonaparte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okongwu under the eye.
Bonaparte misses the body punch #KD2#
and Okongwu counters with a nice right hand that sends Bonaparte toppling to the canvas! Bonaparte scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okongwu finish him?!
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Okongwu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okongwu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Bonaparte throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Okongwu misses.
Bonaparte misses with a lunging right hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Okongwu blocks the leg kick.
Bonaparte misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Okongwu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Okongwu clinches.
Okongwu gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Bonaparte.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonaparte.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Okongwu has the dominant position.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Bonaparte is rocked!#KD2#
Okongwu drops Bonaparte onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bonaparte is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Bonaparte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okongwu loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Bonaparte senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Lovanov tenderised Okongwu's leg. Okongwu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice body kick.
Okongwu cracks Lovanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Okongwu drops Lovanov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lovanov looks back up at him and smiles so Okongwu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
And Okongwu counters with a quick kick to the body but Lovanov blocks it.#T1#
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lovanov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lovanov looks to clinch but Okongwu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lovanov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C222: Giovanni vs Obama II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Okongwu takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Gracie slips a jab from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Okongwu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Okongwu throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Okongwu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Okongwu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.#T2#
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu lands an overhand right.
Okongwu tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okongwu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okongwu. Okongwu obviously looking to wear him down.
Okongwu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie wants a takedown. #TD2#
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Okongwu regains guard immediately.
Okongwu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control. #REVR#
What's Okongwu going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
Gracie prevents Okongwu from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okongwu trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chozen Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Okongwu lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Okongwu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okongwu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okongwu wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okongwu moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Okongwu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okongwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Okongwu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#T3#
Okongwu looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Okongwu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okongwu is looking to clinch. #CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Okongwu. Okongwu maintains the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okongwu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okongwu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okongwu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okongwu prevents it.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie has Okongwu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okongwu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A right hand to the body from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gracie to his knees! Okongwu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauro Okongwu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C217: Kahn vs Menday
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Bigg misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
Bigg misses with a hook to the body
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses.
Bigg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Okongwu moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
Bigg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Bigg connects with a looping right hand. #T1##CL#
Okongwu clinches up against the cage.
Bigg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okongwu up against the cage.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Bigg tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigg's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Okongwu tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Bigg.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg. #T2#
Bigg is leaning against Okongwu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
A short right from Bigg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigg.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Okongwu controls his hands.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Bigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Okongwu lands a shot to the body.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bigg. #T3#
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bigg.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu is leaning against Bigg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okongwu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bigg can turn it around.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action. #T4#
A short left from Okongwu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Nice body punch from Bigg - that landed with a thud.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bigg tries to clinch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Bigg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bigg scores with a push kick.
Bigg looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
Bigg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Bigg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Bigg misses.
And Okongwu counters with a quick kick to the body but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okongwu if he has to take too many more of those.
Bigg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Bigg lands with a nice body kick.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Okongwu finds it's target.
Okongwu lands a jab to Bigg's midsection.#CL#
Okongwu clinches.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigg takes a shot to the head.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bigg.
Mauro Okongwu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Okongwu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg trying to control the position but instead, Okongwu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bigg into the cage.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg looking to stall.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bigg tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu pushes Bigg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Bigg is rocked!
Okongwu pushes Bigg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu is working Bigg over against the cage.
Good body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu pushes Bigg against the cage. Okongwu is working some dirty boxing. Okongwu pushes off with a quick right hook! Bigg goes down! Bigg tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Okongwu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Chukwuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Chukwuma. That snapped Okongwu's head back. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu tries to clinch up.
Chukwuma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chukwuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okongwu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Okongwu blocks the leg kick.
Okongwu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chukwuma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Okongwu looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
Chukwuma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okongwu just manages to avoid it.
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chukwuma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okongwu throws a counter combo.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chukwuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chukwuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okongwu throws a shot from downtown. Chukwuma moves away and avoids it.
Chukwuma is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu counters with a body kick.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okongwu misses with a combination
letting Chukwuma counter with a right hand.
Chukwuma slips a jab from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Chukwuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okongwu! Chukwuma lets Okongwu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.#T3#
Chukwuma throws a jab when Okongwu was well out of range.
Chukwuma misses with a looping left.
Okongwu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chukwuma finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Okongwu moves out of range of the body kick from Chukwuma.
Okongwu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Chukwuma scores with a spinning back kick!
Okongwu looks winded!#KD#
Chukwuma lands a big uppercut and Okongwu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okongwu looks OK. Chukwuma waves Okongwu back to his feet!#ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Chukwuma finish him?
Okongwu misses with a straight right.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Chukwuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Chukwuma comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Okongwu falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Okongwu was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tinashe Chukwuma!
During a confident post fight interview, Tinashe Chukwuma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 212 Narushima vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Okongwu moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Narushima fails to land.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Narushima controls the action.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima .
Narushima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Narushima gets through Okongwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
A hook to the body from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Narushima is breathing heavily.
Narushima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Narushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Okongwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Narushima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Narushima is trying to stall. #T1#
Okongwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narushima s head.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Narushima is rocked!
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Narushima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
Narushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu lands a big right hand that drops Narushima ! The killer instinct kicks in and Okongwu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Okongwu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A very excited looking Mauro Okongwu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Granite throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Okongwu. Those never looked like landing.
Granite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouze in the buildup to the fight.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Granite is out of range.
Granite takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Granite has been cut.
Okongwu thows a body kick. Granite tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Granite does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Okongwu sends Granite crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okongwu is motioning to the referee to let Granite up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Okongwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Granite finds it's way round the side to connect with Okongwu's head. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#T1#
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Granite .
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granite with a nice cross.#CL2#
Okongwu closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Granite .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Granite lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Granite avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
Granite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granite .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granite struggles to land a body shot inside as Okongwu controls his hands.
Granite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
Granite working aggressively here. #T2##BC#
Granite breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granite moves away.
Okongwu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okongwu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Granite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jimmy Granite 's cut is getting worse.
Granite blocks the body kick.
Granite thinks about countering with a head kick.
Okongwu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Okongwu pounces like a tiger and cracks Granite with a vicious hook! Granite is down but not out! Okongwu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mauro Okongwu!
A very excited looking Mauro Okongwu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C195: Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Kersikov catches Okongwu right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu connects with a body shot.
Okongwu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Okongwu.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Okongwu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okongwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okongwu cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov moves out of range as Okongwu throws a body kick.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okongwu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Okongwu avoids the punch easily.
As Kersikov backs off Okongwu throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Okongwu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okongwu tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Okongwu.
Kersikov swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okongwu slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Okongwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okongwu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick.
Okongwu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Okongwu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okongwu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Okongwu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Okongwu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Okongwu lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Okongwu moves into the clinch.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Okongwu misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Okongwu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okongwu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okongwu under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Okongwu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Okongwu misses its intended target. #KD#
Kersikov drops Okongwu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okongwu looks back up at him and smiles so Kersikov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Kersikov misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
Okongwu tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Kersikov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
A very excited looking Andrei Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 102: Okongwu v Ihantala
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Ihantala scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ihantala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okongwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okongwu.
Ihantala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ihantala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a series of wild punches.
Ihantala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ihantala.
Ihantala keeps the fight on the outside.
Ihantala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Ihantala is predictable there
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ihantala clobbers Okongwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okongwu.
Ihantala misses with a head kick.
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Ihantala throws a lazy body kick
enabling Okongwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ihantala throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ihantala needs to keep his hands up - Okongwu had a free shot at his head there.
Okongwu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ihantala to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Okongwu.
Ihantala throws a big shot that misses.
Ihantala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okongwu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ihantala counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Okongwu lands a big right hand that sends Ihantala crashing to the mat! Okongwu stays standing though and waves Ihantala back to his feet!#ROC#Ihantala is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.
Okongwu punishes Ihantala's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala throws a solid leg kick but Okongwu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ihantala.#KD#
Okongwu cracks Ihantala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ihantala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okongwu finish him?
Ihantala is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Ihantala switches off momentarily and Okongwu cracks him with a monster right hand! Ihantala topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Okongwu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Okongwu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 248
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slam. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Slam
and Okongwu counters with a left and a right that stings Slam.
Slam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Slam throws a sloppy head kick
and Okongwu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Slam really felt that one!
Slam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Slam throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Slam.
Ben Slam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okongwu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slam avoids the body shot from Okongwu.
Slam misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Okongwu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okongwu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've been informed that Slam has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Slam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slam moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Slam lands a nice hook to Okongwu's body. Okongwu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slam connects with a single shot there.
Okongwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slam.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.
The fighters circling - Slam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slam's head.
Okongwu blocks a leg kick.
Slam misses with an uppercut. Okongwu saw that one coming.
Slam tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Slam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Slam misses with a right hand #KD#
and Okongwu counters with a head kick that drops Slam to the mat! Slam scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Slam is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slam throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slam scores with a nice strike.
Slam misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slam throws a jab when Okongwu was well out of range.
Slam works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Okongwu.
A big right from Slam misses.
Slam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okongwu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slam looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Slam misses the target.
Jab, jab by Slam - just one landing.
Okongwu misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Slam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okongwu. Okongwu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slam lands a nice shot to the body.
Slam throws a series of punches but Okongwu avoids them all with ease.
Okongwu lands with a hook. Slam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#That has opened up Ben Slam's cut even more.
Slam loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
Slam throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Okongwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slam moves away.
Slam is looking for the big counter here.
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Slam didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Okongwu closes the distance and clinches.
Slam wants to break free but Okongwu has control.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu pushes Slam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slam wants to break free but Okongwu has control.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Slam backwards.
Slam working hard to break the clinch.
Slam takes a shot to the head. #CUT#The cut above Ben Slam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okongwu is leaning against Slam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Slam controls the action.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slam backwards.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okongwu is leaning against Slam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu lands a shot to the body.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Okongwu darts in and clinches Slam up against the cage.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Okongwu - that landed with a thud.
Okongwu scores with a shoulder strike.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Slam's head.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Slam avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slam takes a shot to the head.
Slam is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?#CUT#Ben Slam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slam seems to have recovered his senses.
Slam is breathing heavily.#KD#
Okongwu drops Slam onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slam is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Slam is trying to break free.
Okongwu dips a shoulder and cracks Slam with a mighty uppercut! Slam falls back against the cage and Okongwu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Slam is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Okongwu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Okongwu checks a low kick from Lampi.
Okongwu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okongwu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lampi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okongwu.
Lampi misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu wants to clinch up but Lampi keeps it at a distance.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lampi.
Okongwu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lampi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lampi looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
Lampi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampi throws out the jab. #T1#
Lampi misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Okongwu moves into the clinch successfully.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lampi is breathing heavily.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Lampi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lampi prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampi.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Lampi is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Oh Lampi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okongwu lands a big right hand that drops Lampi! The killer instinct kicks in and Okongwu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Okongwu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu lands a right hook to the body.
Riker scores with a body shot.
Okongwu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riker at a distance.
Riker throws a sloppy body shot
and Okongwu counters with an outside leg kick.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu lands a jab to the nose.
Riker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riker missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Okongwu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mauro Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker moves in looking to clinch but Okongwu pushes him off.
Riker throws a nice looking combination but Okongwu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riker misses with a jab to the body
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riker throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Okongwu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okongwu takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riker.
As Riker backs away, Okongwu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Okongwu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okongwu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riker on the side of the head.
Okongwu's corner calls for a 1-2. Okongwu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Okongwu pushes Riker up against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riker.
A shot in the inside from Riker. #TD2#
Riker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Okongwu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Okongwu stands and steps away. Riker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Okongwu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riker. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu dodges the punch combination from Riker.
Okongwu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Riker moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
Riker feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Riker shoots and misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice body kick.
Riker looks winded!
Riker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Okongwu closes the distance and pushes Riker back into the cage.
Riker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu is working Riker over against the cage.#TD2#
Riker jumps guard and drags Okongwu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Okongwu stands and steps away. Riker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Okongwu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu lands a leg kick that knocks Riker off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu lands with a right and another and another! Riker is in big trouble! Okongwu lands again and this time it's lights out for Riker! A quality knockout there for Okongwu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 231
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Haden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haden swings widly with a right hand
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Haden misses with a straight right.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Haden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haden down.
Haden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okongwu. Okongwu obviously looking to wear him down.
Okongwu misses with a double jab.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mauro Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Okongwu has knocked Haden down with a huge combo! Okongwu steps away and waves a wobbly Haden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Okongwu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Okongwu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden misses with a hook.
Okongwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Haden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden. #T2#
Okongwu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haden shoots in and drives through. Okongwu sprawls well.
Okongwu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haden there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Haden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Okongwu dips to his left and cracks Haden with an uppercut!
Haden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
It looks like Okongwu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okongwu cracks a nice hook into Haden's ribs.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Okongwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okongwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okongwu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden shoots and misses
enabling Okongwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Haden swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu throws a hook but Haden avoids it easily.
Haden takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Okongwu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Okongwu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okongwu.
Haden scores with a nice right hand.
Okongwu's corner calls for a 1-2. Okongwu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haden with a poor takedown
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu lands a slapping body shot.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu throws a low kick but Haden avoids it.
Haden tries to clinch but Okongwu moves away
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haden can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu misses with a series of wild punches.
Mauro Okongwu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Okongwu lands an overhand right.
Okongwu throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden lands with a nice body punch.
Haden throws a right hand that Okongwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Okongwu also avoids with ease.
Okongwu walks into a straight right hand from Haden.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haden misses with a takedown
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Okongwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
A little feinted left hand from Okongwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okongwu misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haden takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Okongwu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haden on the side of the head.
Haden connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. #T3#
Okongwu throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Haden misses.
Haden throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Okongwu lands with a right hand.
Okongwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Okongwu darts in and clinches Haden up against the cage.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Haden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Haden blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Haden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Haden controls his hands.
Okongwu is pressed up against the cage. Haden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okongwu down to the mat. Okongwu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mauro Okongwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden misses the jab.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haden misses with a hook.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Haden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
As Haden looks to move away, Okongwu throws a big counter combo but Haden just gets out of the way.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Okongwu - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Okongwu throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haden misses with a looping left.
Okongwu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okongwu under the eye.
Haden connects with a body shot.
Haden throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range. #T1#
Haden goes for a double leg but Okongwu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okongwu continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Okongwu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu misses with a wild body shot.
Haden throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okongwu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haden scrambles back to his feet.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okongwu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okongwu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haden. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.#CL#
Okongwu rushes Haden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Okongwu. #T2#
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Haden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Okongwu regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haden trying to control but Okongwu is working from the bottom.
Okongwu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okongwu keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Okongwu wants to stand but Haden is controlling the position.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.
Okongwu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okongwu is trying to keep Haden in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Haden throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Mauro Okongwu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden misses with a body shot
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ZaDarius Haden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okongwu but Okongwu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Okongwu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haden.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.#T4#
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okongwu throws a quick counter head kick but Haden was just out of range.
Okongwu slips a straight right by Haden.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Okongwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu slips a jab from Haden.
Okongwu tried to counter with a leg kick but Haden avoided it.
Haden throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okongwu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Haden misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Okongwu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okongwu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Okongwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauro Okongwu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C161: Taneyev vs Kahn III
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Line
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Line misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.
Line throws a chopping leg kick but Okongwu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Okongwu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okongwu lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.
Line lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Line misses.
Okongwu throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Okongwu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okongwu.
Line wants to clinch up but Okongwu keeps it at a distance.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Line misses with a body kick.
Okongwu scores with a nice body kick.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Okongwu.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Okongwu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Okongwu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu darts in trying to clinch
and Line counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okongwu thinking.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Line lands a jab.#CUT#The cut above Mauro Okongwu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Line swings widly with a right hand
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand. #KD#
Line cracks Okongwu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okongwu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Line finish him? #ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line misses with a straight right.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Line connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#Mauro Okongwu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mauro Okongwu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gothic Line!
An out of breath Gothic Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C146: Blyad vs Kilgore
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Aorigele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aorigele throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda Aorigele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aorigele blocks the body kick. #CL#
Aorigele closes the distance and pushes Okongwu back into the cage.
Okongwu blocking some punches.
Aorigele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aorigele blocking some punches.
Aorigele blocking some punches.
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aorigele backwards.
Nice body punch from Aorigele - that landed with a thud.
Aorigele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aorigele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aorigele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aorigele's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aorigele.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Aorigele breaks the clinch.
Aorigele throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice body shot.
Okongwu defending well as Aorigele loads up on a big left hand.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Aorigele misses with a hook
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okongwu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aorigele to score with a decent uppercut.
Aorigele throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Aorigele doesn't manage to clinch there - Okongwu circles away.
Aorigele throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Aorigele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aorigele scores with a hook to the body. Okongwu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aorigele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aorigele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu. #T2#
Aorigele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Aorigele misses
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aorigele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okongwu flicks out a counter leg kick but Aorigele steps away.
Okongwu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okongwu there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Aorigele forces Okongwu back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aorigele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aorigele lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Aorigele.
Aorigele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Aorigele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Aorigele misses with some punches.
Aorigele tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Aorigele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Aorigele blocks it.
Aorigele prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Aorigele blocks it.
Aorigele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Aorigele.
Aorigele misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Aorigele.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aorigele.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Aorigele can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Aorigele is trying to maintain a safe position but Okongwu gets an underhook and turns Aorigele into the cage.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aorigele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aorigele blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aorigele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aorigele tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Aorigele back against the cage.
Aorigele lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aorigele uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aorigele tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aorigele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Aorigele.
Okongwu looks winded!
Aorigele lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aorigele lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aorigele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Aorigele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Aorigele works on Okongwu's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aorigele.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aorigele lands a body punch.
Aorigele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okongwu.
Aorigele lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda Aorigele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Aorigele.
Okongwu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aorigele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aorigele misses with a wild body shot.
Aorigele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aorigele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okongwu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Aorigele.
Okongwu slips a jab from Aorigele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okongwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Aorigele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okongwu lands a shot to the body.
Aorigele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okongwu can do to turn this around?#T1#
A short right from Aorigele on the inside.
Aorigele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Aorigele.
Aorigele looking to slow down the pace here.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Aorigele.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Aorigele controls the action.
Aorigele blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Aorigele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda Aorigele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aorigele.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Aorigele tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Aorigele back against the cage.
Aorigele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aorigele misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aorigele doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Aorigele lands a body punch.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Aorigele blocking some punches.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Aorigele pushes Okongwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands a shoulder strike.
Aorigele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Aorigele.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Aorigele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aorigele.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Aorigele.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Aorigele on the inside. #T3#
Aorigele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aorigele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Aorigele.
A shot in the inside from Aorigele. #CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Okongwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aorigele lands a shoulder strike.
Aorigele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Aorigele.
Aorigele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aorigele.
Aorigele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Aorigele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okongwus head.
Aorigele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aorigele.
A right hook to the body lands for Aorigele. #T4#
Aorigele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aorigele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aorigele pushes Okongwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okongwu.
Aorigele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aorigele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aorigele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aorigele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aorigele pushes Okongwu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aorigele lands an uppercut.
Aorigele lands a body punch.
Aorigele pushes Okongwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Okongwu is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Mauro Okongwu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A hook to the body from Aorigele.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Aorigele finish him?
Aorigele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aorigele pushes Okongwu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aorigele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aorigele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okongwu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aorigele.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Aorigele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda Aorigele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aorigele drops Okongwu with a huge uppercut! Okongwu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Aorigele is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Aorigele!
After winning the bout, Panda Aorigele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C143
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Okongwu misses with a hook. Olsen ducked under it nicely.
Olsen lands a leg kick that knocks Okongwu off balance momentarily.
Olsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okongwu is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Olsen throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Olsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Olsen lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Olsen takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Okongwu! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
A relieved looking Kjetil Olsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C135: Mumu vs. Puno 2
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Brown throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu throws a leg kick #KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okongwu! Brown lets Okongwu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown rattles Okongwu with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Okongwu tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Brown dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Okongwu stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Bob Brown!
Billy Bob Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C132: Akinwande vs. Okongwu
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Akinwande throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Akinwande looks to land a body kick but Okongwu moved away.
Okongwu feints a counter leg kick.
Akinwande tries to land a front kick but Okongwu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okongwu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Akinwande. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Akinwande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akinwande misses the body punch
and Okongwu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okongwu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Akinwande catches Okongwu right on the button with a cross.
Akinwande throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Akinwande misses with a kick to the body
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Akinwande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Akinwande looks to throw a body kick
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Akinwande misses the target.
Okongwu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Akinwande tries to clinch but Okongwu moves away
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu swats away the attempt to clinch by Akinwande.
Akinwande will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
A big right from Akinwande misses.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akinwande wants to clinch.
Okongwu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akinwande.
Akinwande looks to land a body kick but Okongwu moved away.
Akinwande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akinwande throws out the jab.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Okongwu scores with a leg kick.
Akinwande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Akinwande.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Akinwande moves into the clinch.#T2#
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akinwande.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands a shot to the body.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Akinwande.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akinwande is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Okongwu.
Akinwande takes a shot to the head.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Akinwande avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Akinwande pushes off an throws an elbow but Okongwu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu tries to work over Akinwande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Okongwu pushes Akinwande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
A short left from Okongwu.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akinwande's elbow.
Okongwu gets through Akinwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Good body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Akinwande is rocked!
Okongwu dips a shoulder and cracks Akinwande with a mighty uppercut! Akinwande falls back against the cage and Okongwu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Akinwande is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Okongwu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Okongwu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
St. Gough closes the distance and clinches.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Okongwu.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
We've been informed that St. Gough has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as St. Gough controls the action.
St. Gough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Gough.
Okongwu digs a right hand underneath St. Gough's ribcage. St. Gough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St. Gough tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from St. Gough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Okongwu.
St. Gough lands a left hand.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St. Gough.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
St. Gough tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from St. Gough as the two fighters clinch.
St. Gough lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from St. Gough.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Gough.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Gough controls his hands.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as St. Gough controls the action.
St. Gough blocking some punches.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St. Gough or not.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St. Gough looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of St. Gough's head. #T3#
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#St. Gough is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
St. Gough is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu pushes St. Gough against the cage. Okongwu is working some dirty boxing. Okongwu pushes off with a quick right hook! St. Gough goes down! St. Gough tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Okongwu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
After winning the bout, Mauro Okongwu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Ritcey tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it.
It looked like Okongwu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ritcey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritcey.
Ritcey wants to clinch up but Okongwu keeps it at a distance.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Ritcey.
Ritcey looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
Ritcey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okongwu with a body shot.
Nice cross by Ritcey.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Ritcey. #CL2#
Ritcey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Ritcey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritcey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu tries to work over Ritcey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Ritcey controls the action.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritcey's elbow.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Okongwu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu managing to block the knees to the body from Ritcey.
Ritcey tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Ritcey back against the cage.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritcey told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritcey backwards.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritcey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu is leaning against Ritcey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ritcey looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Ritcey blocks it.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritcey throws an elbow that misses.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Ritcey blocks it.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okongwu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritcey's elbow.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Ritcey blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Okongwu.
Ritcey blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Ritcey avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Ritcey can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritcey misses with a body punch.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritcey lands with a light punch inside.
Ritcey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okongwu is defending well for now.
Okongwu presses Ritcey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritcey.
Okongwu tries to work over Ritcey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okongwu lands a shot to the body.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritceys head. #T3#
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Ritcey is rocked!
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
Ritcey is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu dips a shoulder and cracks Ritcey with a mighty uppercut! Ritcey falls back against the cage and Okongwu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ritcey is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Okongwu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Virus misses the body punch
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu swings widly with a right hand
and Virus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Virus moves in close and cracks Okongwu with a massive right hand! Okongwu, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Virus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Corona Virus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 54 - Allu vs Okongwu
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Okongwu lands a glancing blow to the side of Allu's head.#CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu slips under a jab.
Allu misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allu.
Allu looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.#CL#
Allu closes the distance and clinches.
Allu can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Okongwu manages to break the clinch.
Allu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu tries a low kick but Allu avoids it.
Allu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Okongwu
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Okongwu blocks the leg kick.
Allu backing away here, and Okongwu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okongwu scores with a sloppy right hand. Allu should have avoided that one.
Okongwu defending well as Allu loads up on a big left hand.
Allu misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Okongwu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Allu misses with a hook #KD2#
and Okongwu counters with a nice right hand that sends Allu toppling to the canvas! Allu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okongwu finish him?!#ROC2#Allu is rocked!
Okongwu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Allu throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allu jabs Okongwu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okongwu defending well as Allu loads up on a big left hand.
Allu loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Allu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu lands a nice shot that snaps Allu's head back. #CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Okongwu misses with a head kick.
Allu lands a body shot. #T2#
Okongwu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okongwu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okongwu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allu misses with an uppercut. Okongwu saw that one coming.
Allu throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Allu.
Allu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD2#
Okongwu cracks Allu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Okongwu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Allu to stand back up!
Oh Allu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Allu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick from Allu misses.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allu seems to have got his legs back now.
Okongwu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okongwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allu.
Allu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okongwu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Allu out cold! What a finish! Okongwu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Mauro Okongwu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 49 - Gracie vs Bleak
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
St. Gough closes the distance and clinches.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but St. Gough avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
St. Gough is trying to force a seperation but Okongwu has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
St. Gough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
St. Gough with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
St. Gough has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
St. Gough loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St. Gough tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okongwu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okongwu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Gough lands a nice shot that snaps Okongwu's head back. #CL2#
St. Gough forces Okongwu back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Okongwu.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St. Gough.
St. Gough looks winded!
Okongwu blocks a body shot from St. Gough.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Gough. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu digs a good body shot into St. Gough's ribs.
St. Gough on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okongwu. Okongwu obviously looking to wear him down.
Okongwu swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.
Okongwu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St. Gough.#KD#
Okongwu lands a big right hand that sends St. Gough crashing to the mat! Okongwu stays standing though and waves St. Gough back to his feet!#ROC#St. Gough is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Gough gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 41 - Olsen vs Okongwu
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Okongwu blocks a head kick by Olsen.
Okongwu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Okongwu blocks the leg kick. #KD#
Olsen lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Olsen takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#KD#
Olsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Okongwu sprawling to the canvas! Okongwu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Olsen finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen misses the jab.
Okongwu gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Olsen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Blank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blank keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Okongwu gets a clinch.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Blank tries to break free but Okongwu pushes him back against the cage.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blank looks winded!
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Okongwu won't allow it.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Okongwu.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu scores with a shoulder strike.
Okongwu is leaning against Blank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blank backwards. #ROC#Blank is rocked!
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Blank is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okongwu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Blank! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Okongwu is unloading with more strikes now! Blank drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A relieved looking Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Billy Blank stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: BB 23 - McWrestler vs Morrison
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Anderson moves out of range as Okongwu throws a body kick.
Okongwu jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Okongwu drops Anderson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Okongwu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 12 - Bleak vs Mayhem
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu dips to his left and cracks Big Daddy with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
Big Daddy misses with a body kick.
Big Daddy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Big Daddy .
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Big Daddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okongwu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Big Daddy tries to keep at a distance but Okongwu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Big Daddy s head.
Big Daddy lands a body punch. #BC2#
Big Daddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Okongwu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Okongwu has Big Daddy pressed against the cage, preventing Big Daddy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okongwu gets through Big Daddy 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Big Daddy .
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Big Daddy throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Big Daddy avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Daddy .
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Big Daddy controls the action.
Big Daddy misses with the head strike.
Big Daddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
I was talking to Okongwu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Big Daddy breaks the clinch.
Big Daddy thows a body kick. Okongwu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Big Daddy lands a right hook to the body.
Big Daddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okongwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Big Daddy delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu moves forwards but Big Daddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okongwu.
Big Daddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Big Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Daddy lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Okongwu falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deon Big Daddy !
After the big win, Deon Big Daddy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: KoF:IW - Okongwu X Van Hoodonk
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##KD#
Okongwu lands a big head kick that sends Van Hoodonk tumbling to the mat! Okongwu takes a step backwards and waves Van Hoodonk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Van Hoodonk has been cut.#KD#
Okongwu cracks Van Hoodonk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Hoodonk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okongwu finish him? #ROC#Van Hoodonk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hoodonk ducks into an uppercut from Okongwu and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mauro Okongwu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KoF:IW - Manivong X Okongwu
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Okongwu clinches up with Manivong and pushes him back against the cage.
Manivong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Manivong as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Manivong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manivong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manivong. #BC#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Manivong does it's job there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okongwu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manivong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manivong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manivong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manivong.
Okongwu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okongwu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okongwu tries to clinch up.#T1#
Manivong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okongwu on the side of the head.
Okongwu is looking to clinch but Manivong is avoiding it.
Manivong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manivong misses with a straight right.
Okongwu feints a counter leg kick.
Manivong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okongwu is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manivong misses with a hook. Okongwu ducked under it nicely.
Okongwu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manivong.#CL#
Manivong moves into the clinch successfully.
Manivong is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manivong tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manivong lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Okongwu - that landed with a thud.
Manivong misses with a punch to the body.
Manivong has a couple of punches blocked by Okongwu. #T2#
Manivong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okongwu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manivong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okongwu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manivong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manivong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#KD2#
Okongwu drops Manivong with a beautiful combination! Manivong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Okongwu is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Akuma Manivong has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Okongwu drops Manivong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Manivong looks back up at him and smiles so Okongwu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Okongwu drops Manivong with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Manivong! Okongwu dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Williams missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okongwu connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Quinnen Williams has been cut.
Donk. Okongwu catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
A good leg kick by Okongwu.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Okongwu's belly button to the back.
Okongwu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okongwu throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Okongwu throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Williams throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
Okongwu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#Quinnen Williams's cut is getting worse.
A low kick lands for Okongwu. #CL2#
Okongwu drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Okongwu lands a big uppercut and Williams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Williams looks OK. Okongwu waves Williams back to his feet!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Williams is looking to wear down Okongwu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu moves in close and cracks Williams with a massive right hand! Williams, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Okongwu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Okongwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauro Okongwu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Quinnen Williams had this to say: 'He fought well, and I give him the credit that he's due. That being said, I know I can do better. I'm gonna go back to the gym, take this as a learning experience, and get a whole lot better next fight. I'll get that belt back. '.

Event: KoF:IW - Okafor x Garbowa
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Farquharson takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farquharson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Farquharson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okongwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farquharson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okongwu momentarily.
Okongwu blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farquharson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farquharson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okongwu throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Farquharson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquharson.
Okongwu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
Farquharson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okongwu circles away quickly and effectively.
And Okongwu counters with a quick kick to the body but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson moves to clinch but Okongwu breaks away
and Farquharson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Farquharson. Those never looked like landing.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses.
Okongwu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Farquharson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farquharson! But no joy.
Farquharson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okongwu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okongwu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Okongwu throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Farquharson throws a fast counter high kick but Okongwu manages to duck under it in time.
Farquharson throws a series of punches but Okongwu moves out of range.
Farquharson tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it.
Farquharson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farquharson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Okongwu misses the jab.
Okongwu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okongwu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okongwu.
Okongwu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Farquharson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Farquharson's head.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okongwus head.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farquharson tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Farquharson's head.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farquharson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
Okongwu lands a left hand. #T3#
Farquharson throws an elbow but it misses.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Farquharson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Farquharson's head. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farquharson tries to clinch up.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Okongwu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Okongwu. That snapped Farquharson's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Malcom Farquharson's cut even more.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Farquharson tries to counter with a clinch but Okongwu shakes him off and moves away.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses.
Okongwu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson lands an overhand right.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farquharson.
Okongwu throws a wild body kick that Farquharson sees coming a mile off.
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farquharson catches Okongwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okongwu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Okongwu looks to throw a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Okongwu.
Okongwu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Okongwu scores with a four punch combination!
Okongwu misses with a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Okongwu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Okongwu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Farquharson lands.
Okongwu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Okongwu misses
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Okongwu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farquharson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu tries to break the clinch but Farquharson is controlling the position.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Farquharson tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Farquharson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okongwu's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farquharsons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson presses Okongwu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Farquharson lands a damaging elbow.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch.
Farquharson pushes Okongwu away with a front kick.
Okongwu misses with a two punch combination.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Farquharson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farquharson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malcom Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okongwu is looking to clinch but Farquharson is avoiding it.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
Farquharson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okongwu is looking to land body kicks.
Farquharson wants to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch position.
Farquharson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okongwu chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2##CL2#
Farquharson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okongwu, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson misses with an elbow over the top.
Farquharson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Okongwu manages to break the clinch.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okongwu throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farquharson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okongwu counters with a good low kick that Farquharson was not able to check.
Okongwu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Farquharson looks for the body kick but Okongwu saw that one coming.
Okongwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Farquharson tries to clinch up
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Farquharson misses its intended target. #T3#
Okongwu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Farquharson counters with a three punch combo that has Okongwu backing up. Okongwu nods at Farquharson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu loads up on a big right hand but Farquharson slips the punch.
Okongwu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farquharson checks it well.
Okongwu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farquharson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farquharson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Nice uppercut lands for Farquharson. That snapped Okongwu's head back.
Okongwu throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Okongwu's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okongwu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Farquharson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okongwu misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Farquharson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
Okongwu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Farquharson forces Okongwu back against the cage and clinches.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Farquharson as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Farquharson.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Okongwu. #BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farquharson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okongwu misses with a body punch
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
Farquharson misses with an uppercut. Okongwu saw that one coming.
Okongwu looks to throw a body kick
and Okongwu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson throws a series of punches but Okongwu avoids them all with ease.
Okongwu misses with a left hand
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquharson throws a series of punches but Okongwu moves out of range.
Farquharson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okongwu finds it's way round the side to connect with Farquharson's head.
Farquharson tries to clinch up.
Mauro Okongwu is winning the standup battle so far.
Okongwu misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Okongwu darts in and clinches Farquharson up against the cage.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquharson works on Okongwu's body with a couple of short punches.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with some punches.
Farquharson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okongwu.
Farquharson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okongwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okongwu takes a shot to the head.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Farquharson digs a right hand underneath Okongwu's ribcage. Okongwu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farquharson can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Farquharson throws an elbow but it misses.
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Okongwu avoids the elbow strike from Farquharson, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farquharson.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
Okongwu lands a left hand. #T2##BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Okongwu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farquharson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Farquharson does no damage.
Okongwu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farquharson swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Malcom Farquharson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farquharson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okongwu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okongwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farquharson is looking to clinch but Okongwu is avoiding it.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Farquharson thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.#T3#
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Farquharson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Farquharson lands a really nice looking cross but Okongwu seems unphased.
Mauro Okongwu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okongwu scores with a spinning back kick!
Okongwu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farquharson throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
A right-left combo lands from Farquharson.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farquharson moves out of range as Okongwu throws a body kick. #T4#
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Donk. Farquharson catches Okongwu right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson scores with a one two! Okongwu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Okongwu looks for the body kick but Farquharson saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Farquharson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okongwu pushes Farquharson away with a front kick.
Farquharson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farquharson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Farquharson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okongwu fakes the leg kick and cracks Farquharson in the body.
Malcom Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okongwu.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mauro Okongwu.
Well Okongwu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Okongwu is looking to score with low kicks.
Okongwu lands a nice shot that snaps Manivong's head back.
Manivong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#CL2#
Manivong rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Manivong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throws a body shot but no joy.
Manivong throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manivong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manivong tries to clinch but Okongwu is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.#T1#
Manivong tries to clinch up.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okongwu tries to land a front kick but Manivong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manivong feints a counter leg kick.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses.
Manivong misses with a leg kick.
Manivong misses with a wild body shot.
Manivong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOkongwu.
Manivong throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Okongwu's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manivong connects with an inside leg kick.
Okongwu misses with a low kick as Manivong jumps back.
Okongwu swats away the attempt to clinch by Manivong.#T2#
Okongwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Manivong misses the target.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okongwu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okongwu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manivong is just out of range.
Manivong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong checks a leg kick nicely.
Manivong throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Manivong throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manivong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manivong blocks a leg kick.
Okongwu backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okongwu throws a looping overhand right but Manivong ducks down to avoid it.
Manivong throws a front kick that sends Okongwu stumbling back into the cage.
Okongwu connects with a jab.
Manivong throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Manivong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
Okongwu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manivong lands a really nice looking cross but Okongwu seems unphased.
Okongwu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised Manivong's leg. Manivong is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu blocks a head kick by Manivong.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Okongwu as he connects with a hook.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Manivong.
Okongwu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manivong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Manivong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Okongwu misses with a hook
and Manivong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Manivong drops Okongwu with a big left hand and mounts him. Okongwu is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poor strikes thrown by Manivong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Okongwu wants to control but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong looking to control but Okongwu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okongwu tries to reverse the position but Manivong maintains control.
Okongwu is squirming around, avoiding Manivong's attempts to control the action.
Okongwu is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1##SUB2#
Manivong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Okongwu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Manivong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okongwu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okongwu!
Manivong pulls Okongwu in close to prevent any damage.
Manivong striking off his back but it's not causing Okongwu any problems.
Okongwu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okongwu is aware though and is defending well.
Manivong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manivong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Manivong throws a big elbow that misses.
Manivong prevents Okongwu from getting back to his feet.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manivong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong landing with the ground and pound.
Manivong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Okongwu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manivong looking to pass the guard.
Okongwu is looking to stand back up but Manivong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Okongwu.
Okongwu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okongwu.
Okongwu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manivong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manivong wants to control from the top but Okongwu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manivong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okongwu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manivong won't allow Okongwu to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Okongwu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manivong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okongwu is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Okongwu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manivong lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Manivong slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Manivong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manivong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Okongwu.
Okongwu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Okongwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okongwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manivong! But no joy.
Akuma Manivong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manivong throws a body shot but no joy.
Manivong slips under a jab from Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
Okongwu jabs Manivong right on the nose. Manivong blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Okongwu tries a low kick but Manivong avoids it.
Okongwu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manivong punishes Okongwu's body with a nice straight punch.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manivong counters with a nice body kick.
Manivong throws out a leg kick but Okongwu moves out of range and Manivong only half commits.
Manivong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okongwus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manivong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manivong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Okongwu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Okongwu swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Manivong counters with a right hand that sends Okongwu tumbling to the canvas! Can Manivong finish him? He dives into Okongwu's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong loads up on a big left hand. Okongwu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Manivong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Okongwu can't hide his disappointment, as Manivong celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KoF:IW - Okongwu x Zurauskas
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu checks a leg kick nicely.
Okongwu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
A short right from Zurauskas.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zurauskas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zurauskas taking a breather.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage. #T1#
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Zurauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zurauskas looks winded!
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu is working Zurauskas over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas. #T2#
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
Zurauskas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okongwu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zurauskas can turn it around.
Zurauskas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Okongwu drops Zurauskas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zurauskas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zurauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zurauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zurauskas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zurauskas seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zurauskas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zurauskas drops to his knees and Okongwu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KoF: GC HW
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Okongwu misses with the combination.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Okongwu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth is trying to break the clinch but Okongwu has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruth blocking some punches.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Ruth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Ruth working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Ruth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
Ruth is trying to break the clinch but Okongwu has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okongwu works on Ruth's body with a couple of short punches.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruth is trying to break free.#T2#
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruths head.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Okongwu - that landed with a thud.
Ruth looks winded!
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu has Ruth pressed against the cage, preventing Ruth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Ruth is trying to break the clinch but Okongwu is controlling him.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Ruth's head.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Ruth's head.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Ruth is rocked!
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okongwu working aggressively here. #KD#
Okongwu drops Ruth onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ruth is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ruth is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okongwu lands a big right hand that drops Ruth! The killer instinct kicks in and Okongwu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Okongwu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu is the new heavyweight champion!
Mauro Okongwu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Myles Ruth was interviewed post fight and said 'I came up from 205 to challenge for the title, what happened to the heavyweights?? Yall scared to fight and I'll be back to fight for the title again '.

Event: KoF:IW St.Paddy's Triple Crown
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Van Hoodonk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Van Hoodonk throws out a counter right but Okongwu avoids it with no problem.
Van Hoodonk misses with a looping right.
Van Hoodonk misses with a looping right.
Okongwu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Hoodonk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Hoodonk misses with an uppercut.
Van Hoodonk scores with a jab. Okongwu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okongwu wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Van Hoodonk misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hoodonk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okongwu momentarily.
Van Hoodonk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okongwu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Hoodonk. That did some damage!
Okongwu is looking to slow Van Hoodonk down with leg kicks.
Van Hoodonk throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Hoodonk manages to circle out of the way.
Van Hoodonk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okongwu. #T1#
No joy there for Okongwu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okongwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Hoodonk.
Okongwu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Hoodonk misses the target.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Hoodonk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Hoodonk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okongwu looks to land a body kick but Van Hoodonk moved away.
Van Hoodonk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okongwu tries to clinch up.
Wilhelm Van Hoodonk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hoodonk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a combination
and Van Hoodonk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Hoodonk misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Van Hoodonk there.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Van Hoodonk sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Okongwu!
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu tries to counter by clinching up but Van Hoodonk breaks away and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Hoodonk scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Hoodonk, as that shot connected.
Okongwu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Hoodonk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Hoodonk throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Hoodonk.
Okongwu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Hoodonk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Hoodonk.
Jab, jab by Van Hoodonk - just one landing.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses.
Okongwu cracks Van Hoodonk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Hoodonk misses with a looping left.
Okongwu moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Van Hoodonk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hoodonk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okongwu doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Hoodonk circles away.
Van Hoodonk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Okongwu wants to clinch up but Van Hoodonk keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Hoodonk. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu tries to clinch up but Van Hoodonk circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Hoodonk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okongwu fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Hoodonk in the body.
Van Hoodonk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Hoodonk scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Hoodonk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Van Hoodonk finds it's target.
Van Hoodonk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Okongwu scores with a leg kick.
Van Hoodonk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okongwu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Okongwu lands a big head kick that sends Van Hoodonk tumbling to the mat! Okongwu takes a step backwards and waves Van Hoodonk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Van Hoodonk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Van Hoodonk has been cut.
Van Hoodonk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okongwu on the side of the head.
Van Hoodonk misses with an uppercut. Okongwu saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Hoodonk. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Hoodonk looks winded!
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk checks a leg kick nicely.
Okongwu feints and then cracks Van Hoodonk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Hoodonk down.
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Van Hoodonk throws a shot from downtown. Okongwu moves away and avoids it.
Van Hoodonk throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
Van Hoodonk missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okongwu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilhelm Van Hoodonk will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Hoodonk.
Okongwu tries to score with a low kick but Van Hoodonk moves his leg out of the way.
Van Hoodonk throws a body shot but no joy.
Okongwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses.
Van Hoodonk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Okongwu has managed to clinch.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Okongwu gets through Van Hoodonk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hoodonk takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Okongwu cracks Van Hoodonk with a nice body shot.
Van Hoodonk is breathing heavily.
Okongwu is working Van Hoodonk over against the cage.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Okongwu. #T1#
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mauro Okongwu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Hoodonks head.
Okongwu has Van Hoodonk pressed against the cage.
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Hoodonk backwards.
Van Hoodonk is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu has Van Hoodonk pressed against the cage.
Van Hoodonk seems to have recovered his senses.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Hoodonk or not.
Van Hoodonk blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hoodonk taking a breather.
Okongwu is leaning against Van Hoodonk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu stalling. #T2#
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Van Hoodonk's head.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Hoodonk's elbow.
Okongwu is leaning against Van Hoodonk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Okongwu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
Okongwu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okongwu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Hoodonk is trying to push Okongwu away but Okongwu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Hoodonk's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hoodonk.
Okongwu lands a body shot. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Okongwu.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
Okongwu stalling against the cage.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu taking a breather.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu pushes Van Hoodonk against the cage. Okongwu is working some dirty boxing. Okongwu pushes off with a quick right hook! Van Hoodonk goes down! Van Hoodonk tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Okongwu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: KoF:IW GC XVIII
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Big Daddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okongwu fails to land with a series of punches.
Okongwu thuds his right hand into Big Daddy 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okongwu misses with a body kick.
Okongwu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Big Daddy .
Big Daddy connects with a right hand. Okongwu shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Big Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Big Daddy throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okongwu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Big Daddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okongwu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okongwu throws a series of punches but Big Daddy moves out of range.
Okongwu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okongwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Okongwu lands an overhand right.
Okongwu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Big Daddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Daddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Big Daddy avoids it.
Okongwu throws a chopping leg kick but Big Daddy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Big Daddy lands a body shot.
Big Daddy lands a head kick. Okongwu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Okongwu misses the shot to the body.
Big Daddy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Big Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Big Daddy 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okongwu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Big Daddy scrambles back to his feet.
Big Daddy feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Okongwu collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Deon Big Daddy ! Deon Big Daddy retains his heavyweight title!
Deon Big Daddy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Mauro Okongwu spoke after the fight, saying 'On the way into the cage a fan stomped on my foot pretty bad. My opponent clearly respected my presence enough to cheat but Iï¿½ll be back stronger and will blow everyoneï¿½s head off in this division.'.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XIV NYE
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Turekken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okongwu. Turekken shrugs it off though.
Okongwu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okongwu throws a head kick that misses.
Turekken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turekken misses with an uppercut. Okongwu saw that one coming.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Okongwu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turekken throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okongwu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turekken if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turekken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Turekken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Okongwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turekken throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Turekken looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Okongwu throws a quick counter head kick but Turekken was just out of range.
Okongwu lands a nice hook to Turekken's body. Turekken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okongwu, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Geno Turekken has been cut.
Okongwu connects with a leg kick.
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Turekken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okongwu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okongwu slips under a jab from Turekken.
We've been told by Okongwu's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turekken throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turekken misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice leg kick.
Okongwu throws a sloppy head kick and Turekken moves out of range easily. #T2#
Okongwu throws a front kick aimed at Turekken's knee but Turekken avoids it well.
It seemed like Turekken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turekken is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Okongwu wants to clinch up but Turekken keeps it at a distance.
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Turekken is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okongwu throws a front kick that sends Turekken stumbling back into the cage.
Okongwu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turekken misses with a straight left. #CL#
Okongwu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turekken, pushing him back against the cage.
Turekken is trying to break the clinch but Okongwu is controlling him.
Turekken wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch. #CL#
Okongwu has Turekken up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Turekken working aggressively here.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turekken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turekken up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turekken wants to break free but Okongwu has control.
Okongwu being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okongwu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Okongwu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okongwu.
Okongwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Okongwu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turekken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okongwu can pounce on him.
Turekken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Okongwu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turekken dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Turekken is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Turekken catches Okongwu right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geno Turekken's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Turekken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okongwu throws a leg kick which misses Turekken's front leg but catches the back leg as Turekken tries to avoid it.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu scores with a nice body kick.
Okongwu misses the jab.
Turekken looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Okongwu.
Turekken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Okongwu.
Mauro Okongwu is winning the standup battle so far.
Turekken throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Okongwu drives through and clinches with Turekken against the cage.
Turekken is breathing heavily.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu. #BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Okongwu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turekken has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Okongwu has managed to clinch.
Turekken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turekken wants to break free but Okongwu has control.
Okongwu presses Turekken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turekken throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu avoiding damage.
Okongwu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turekken can do to turn this around?
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turekken or not.
Turekken can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Turekken avoiding damage as Okongwu throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Turekken is working Okongwu over against the cage.
Turekken misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Okongwu.
Turekken has had enough of the clinch but Okongwu keeps him there for the moment.
Turekken tries to stall but Okongwu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turekken lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu tries to land a knee to the head but Turekken blocks with his arms.
Okongwu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mauro Okongwu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Okongwu breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a nice body kick.
Turekken blocks a head kick by Okongwu. #T3#
Okongwu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Okongwu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turekken counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okongwu. #CL#
Okongwu moves into the clinch.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turekken or not.
Turekken tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Turekken.
Turekken is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turekken working aggressively here.
Turekken tries to break free but Okongwu pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.#BC#
Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Okongwu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turekken's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turekken misses with a wild body shot.
Turekken gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mauro Okongwu!
An out of breath Mauro Okongwu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XI
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okongwu won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Fisher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okongwu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fisher advances to mount. #SUB#
Fisher wants to finish this one by submission but Okongwu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fisher.
Fisher won't let Okongwu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fisher trying to control but Okongwu is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Fisher jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Okongwu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Okongwu and Fisher has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okongwu keeps working. #T1#
Okongwu wants to control but Fisher postures up.
Okongwu wants to get back to his feet but Fisher drags him back down.
Fisher trying to control the position but Okongwu is working away.
You can see the frustration on Okongwu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fisher working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fisher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Okongwu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fisher off and has taken his back!#T2#
Fisher is really stuck here.
Okongwu controlling from the back.
Fisher is in bad spot here.
Fisher is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okongwu. #T3#
Okongwu avoiding Fisher 's attempts to control his hands.
Okongwu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Okongwu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fisher is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Okongwu controlling well, preventing Fisher from escaping the position.
Okongwu controls the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fisher tries to roll but Okongwu sticks to his back.
Good control from Okongwu.
Fisher is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okongwu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher rolls, trying to escape but Okongwu keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Okongwu tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okongwu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okongwu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fisher is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Okongwu lands with a kick to the temple. Fisher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okongwu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okongwu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fisher.#CL2#
Okongwu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks the clinch.
Fisher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okongwu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisher somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu throws a leg kick that misses.
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okongwu counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oakley Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okongwu can pounce on him.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okongwu defends it nicely.
Oakley Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okongwu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Okongwu tenderised Fisher's leg. Fisher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okongwu throws a low kick but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher misses with a takedown
and Okongwu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fisher's knee momentarily.
Okongwu throws a chopping leg kick but Fisher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Okongwu sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okongwu scores with a spinning back kick!
Oakley Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Okongwu closes the distance and pushes Fisher back into the cage.
Okongwu scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Okongwu breaks the clinch. #T2#
Okongwu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Okongwu instigates a clinch.
Okongwu has Fisher pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Fisher is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Okongwu - that's hurt Fisher badly! Oh, another knee lands and Fisher is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Fisher doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mauro Okongwu!
Our winner, Mauro Okongwu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Oakley Fisher was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank my opponent for this good fight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Okongwu throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Okongwu has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Okongwu uses from the top position.
Okongwu trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Okongwu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Taylor has locked up a guillotine! Taylor's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Okongwu is holding on here and Taylor must be using up a lot of energy. Okongwu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Taylor gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cody Taylor!

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